Press Releases

Seasonal repairs maintain home’s value

ENOLA, PA (March 10, 2017) – Winter can be tough on a home, causing seasonal damage that should be addressed in the warmer weather, according to John Esser, president of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “It’s important to do an assessment of your home after the snow melts and the temperatures begin to rise,” Esser said… Read On

REALTORS® help clients reach their real estate goals

ENOLA, PA (Feb. 10, 2017) – Buying and selling a home in today’s real estate market involves dozens of steps to complete the transaction and a REALTOR® can help you navigate the process, according to John Esser, 2017 president of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS®. “REALTORS® work through the real estate transaction process daily and know how it affects the interests of their clients and customers,” Esser said… Read On

South Central PA home sales increase more than 8.8 percent in 2016

Median Home Sale Price Increases 3.9 Percent ENOLA, PA (Jan. 17, 2017) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 8.8 percent in 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 9,951 units were sold, up from 9,145 units sold in 2015. In the fourth quarter (October-December) 2016… Read On

Esser named 2017 president of REALTORS® association

ENOLA, PA (Jan. 16, 2017) – In a ceremony led by 2016 GHAR President Jodi Diego, CSP, ABR, CNE with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in Camp Hill, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® installed John Esser, CNE, CRS, with RE/MAX Realty Associates, Camp Hill, as president for the upcoming year. He assumed his duties beginning January 1… Read On

Harrisburg area sales increases nearly 5 percent in third quarter

Median sale price increases in third quarter 2016 ENOLA, PA (October 13, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south-central Pennsylvania increased 4.9 percent in the third quarter (July – September) of 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 2,755 units were sold, up from 2,625 units sold in the third quarter of 2015… Read On

Greater Harrisburg area home sales increase in second quarter

Strongest Second Quarter In 11 Years ENOLA, PA (July 11, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 13.7 percent in the second quarter (April – June) of 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 2,825 units were sold, up from 2,484 units sold in the second quarter of 2015… Read On

South Central PA home sales increase more than 10 percent in first quarter 2016

Median Home Sale Price Decreases Slightly ENOLA, PA (April 12, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 10.6 percent in the first quarter of 2016. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 1,775 units were sold, up from 1,604 units sold in the first quarter of 2015… Read On

REALTORS® help consumers understand the real estate transaction

ENOLA, PA (Feb. 11, 2016) – There’s a difference between a licensed real estate agent and a REALTOR® and it’s one that matters to consumers. “REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and their local and state associations,” said Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® President Jodi Diego. “What distinguishes us from other licensed agents is that as REALTORS® we're held to a higher… Read On

South Central PA Home Sales Increase More Than 10 Percent in 2015

ENOLA, PA (Jan. 18, 2016) – The number of residential housing units sold in south central Pennsylvania increased 10.4 percent in 2015. According to the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, 9,145 units were sold, up from 8,284 units sold in 2014. In the fourth quarter (October-December) 2015, 2,147 units sold, a 3.1 percent increase from the 2,083 units sold in the fourth quarter of 2014… Read On

Mortgage pre-qualification and pre-approval important to homebuying process

ENOLA, PA (Jan. 18, 2016) – Going through the mortgage pre-qualification process before looking at houses can save buyers both time and heartache. “Many times buyers begin looking for a home, with no idea of how much they can afford to spend and how much they’ll qualify for,” said Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® President Jodi Diego… Read On